2833: Why Fitness Gimmicks Keep Fooling You And What Actually Works

2833: Why Fitness Gimmicks Keep Fooling You And What Actually Works

Are fitness gimmicks secretly sabotaging your progress? Sal, Adam, and Justin take a hard look at the latest wave of EMS workout suits and other trendy equipment — and explain why the basics still reign supreme. Plus, a surprising study linking a popular 'natural' sweetener to blood clots, news on a potential sleep apnea pill, and what women actually experience on testosterone therapy. Stick around for four listener Q&As on everything from deadlift shoulder pain to returning to the gym after surgery.

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02:43 Fitness Gimmicks: EMS, Thighmaster & Why They Fail

06:37 EMS Machines Explained

11:14 Why the Basics Always Win

16:54 The Value of Hiring a Good Coach

21:41 Erythritol & Sweetener Health Risks

25:13 Diet Soda Debate: Aspartame vs. Sucralose

29:23 New Pill for Sleep Apnea?

33:43 Sal's Tractor Crash Story

39:57 Testosterone Therapy for Women

43:15 The Misleading Hormone Therapy & Cancer Study

46:06 Scientists Digitized a Fruit Fly Brain

50:03 Meal Prep Talk & Tater Tot Debate

58:23 Q&A: Exercises for New Moms Carrying Baby

01:01:03 Q&A: Body Types — Lean Into Your Strengths

01:04:49 Q&A: Shoulder Pain from Deadlifting

01:06:52 Q&A: When to Return to Training After Injury

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2849: Are Deadlifts Actually Dangerous? The Truth About So Called Risky Exercises

2849: Are Deadlifts Actually Dangerous? The Truth About So Called Risky Exercises

Are deadlifts dangerous? Are certain exercises just too risky for the average person? The guys are fired up today and they are coming straight for the fitness media narrative that keeps telling YOU to...

2 Mai 1h 31min

2848: The #1 Longevity Factor Nobody Talks About (It's Not the Gym)

2848: The #1 Longevity Factor Nobody Talks About (It's Not the Gym)

Sal presents the actual data on what extends your life — and daily movement (not your workouts) tops the list at a staggering 47–70% lower all-cause mortality. The guys break down cardio, strength, di...

1 Mai 1h 21min

2847: DNA Is More Complex Than Any Software Ever Written. So Who Wrote It? | Stephen Meyer

2847: DNA Is More Complex Than Any Software Ever Written. So Who Wrote It? | Stephen Meyer

Dr. Stephen Meyer ; Cambridge PhD, New York Times bestselling author, and the world's leading voice for intelligent design joins Mind Pump to lay out the scientific case for God. Not from faith, not f...

30 Apr 1h 46min

2846: Why People Quit Personal Trainers (And Whether AI Can Replace Them)

2846: Why People Quit Personal Trainers (And Whether AI Can Replace Them)

You want results. Real, lasting, life-changing results. And the guys are breaking down the ONE investment that actually delivers... hiring a great personal trainer. But here's the thing... most people...

29 Apr 1h 46min

2845: Full Body vs. Push Pull Legs - Which Split Builds More Muscle?

2845: Full Body vs. Push Pull Legs - Which Split Builds More Muscle?

Sponsors: Rho Nutrition: rhonutrition.com/discount/mindpump MAPS PPL: mapsppl.com  Full body or Push Pull Legs... which one actually wins? You are going to walk away knowing exactly which style of tra...

27 Apr 26min

2844: You're Destroying Your Bones Without Knowing It, Here's the Fix

2844: You're Destroying Your Bones Without Knowing It, Here's the Fix

Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density during menopause. Men lose 20–30% over their lifetime. Most people are told to take calcium or medication — but there's a proven formula that not only st...

25 Apr 1h 48min

2843: The Newbie Gains Hack That Works After Years of Training

2843: The Newbie Gains Hack That Works After Years of Training

If you've been lifting for years and your gains have stalled, there's a hack that recreates the rapid strength gains you had as a beginner, and it works even 15 years into your training career. Sal, A...

24 Apr 1h 18min

2842: How to Calculate Your Macros ; The Complete Beginner to Advanced Guide

2842: How to Calculate Your Macros ; The Complete Beginner to Advanced Guide

Macros explained, finally in a way that actually makes sense. Sal, Adam, and Justin break down everything you need to know about macronutrients: what they are, why they matter more than just counting ...

23 Apr 26min

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